In 300 feet, turn left. The destination will be on your right. Wait, this isn’t my destination. How can this be? I thought it was right here. This isn’t the destination I was planning. Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? You had an idea of where you wanted to go, but when you arrived it wasn’t what you planned. Did your destination change, or maybe you just need to use a different GPS? Unfortunately, this is a common theme when pursuing goals and dreams. We think we know where we are going, but we often take wrong turns, or get jammed up in traffic along the way.
Maybe you are a college graduate that thought it will be easy to find the perfect job after graduation only to be still searching several months later. What about the salesperson that has big dreams of success, but continues to struggle from month to month trying to land that big deal? Are you the office administrator or young business person looking for your next opportunity in the company only to be disappointed because nobody has noticed your strengths as a future leader?
Many people start out with big dreams, but later find out it wasn’t exactly what they planned along the way. So what do you do when you learn that you took the wrong exit, or get lost or stalled on your journey to destination?
It’s time to use a new GPS! Grow, Plan, and Share!
Grow – I once heard Jim Rohn say “Success isn’t pursued, it is attracted”. If you want that promotion, you have to get better by learning more and becoming more. Growing sales means learning more about your customer. Finding the perfect job means asking more questions and connecting with other experienced leaders. Opportunity starts with personal growth. What are you reading, or doing each day to put yourself in position to get to your next destination? Write down 3 things you can do each day to elevate your growth.
Plan – Setting goals is critical to finding your destination. I once had a boss that used the phrase “plan your work and work your plan”. I have adopted this philosophy for years and used it in my navigation system. If you want to grow your sales, make a plan to practice your calls each week and include others for feedback. If you are looking for a new HR opportunity or want a promotion, turn off your radio and practice interviewing in your car on your way to work and include others for feedback. If you need a certification to go to next level, go get it! Doug Sandler once shared this post on twitter, “the 10 most powerful 2 letter words are – if it is to be, it is up to me. Start writing down your game plan each week and focus on planned activity for results.
Share – This is one lane that many people miss. You have a great opportunity to help others just by sharing and being a resource for others. Zig Ziglar once said, “If you help enough people get what they want, you will eventually get what you want”. When we share, we are serving. What can you do today to be more resourceful to help others reach their destination? Some ideas include sharing articles that inspire you, connecting mutual friends to network, or sharing an idea to a customer to help them improve their business. Share with me too!
Growing, Planning, and Sharing is a great GPS to help you find your lane to reach your next destination. I wish you safe travels on your next journey to success!
Call to action: Write down 2-3 ideas that you can put into practice to finish strong in 2016. Please share with others so they can help you navigate to find your lane for success.
This has been “A Relocation Minute” on “Are you using this GPS” with Bruce Waller, for more information on relocation resources, call 972-389-5673, or email bwaller@goarmstrong.com. Follow me on Twitter too!
Bruce W. Waller, CRP, PHR is currently the Vice President of Corporate Relocation for Armstrong Relocation in Dallas, an industry leading moving company for United Van Lines. Armstrong Relocation has been helping companies move their employees, offices, and products for more than 50 years. Contact Bruce at 972-389-5673 or send an email to bwaller@goarmstrong.com for assistance.